tragus Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs/
What Does Tragus Mean?
Tragus is a noun that means The small piece of thick cartilage on the inner side of the external ear that is immediately in front of and partly closing the ear canal.
Tragus at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | tragi |
Tragus Definition (Noun)
- The small piece of thick cartilage on the inner side of the external ear that is immediately in front of and partly closing the ear canal.
Noun
- The small piece of thick cartilage of the external ear that is immediately in front of the ear canal.
Synonyms of Tragus
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Tragus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tragus (plural tragi)
Words That Rhyme With Tragus
Origin of Tragus
Borrowed from Late Latin tragus, from Ancient Greek τράγος (trágos, “he-goat; part of the ear”); with reference to a tuft of hair, likened to a goat’s beard, that may grow on the tragus, especially in older men.
Pronouncing Tragus
You say tragus as /ˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɹeɪ).